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Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1

Johanna Rothman

That creates distrust and an anti-agile culture. And all those ways require we change the culture from that of resource-efficiency thinking to flow-efficiency thinking. And all those ways require we change the culture from that of resource-efficiency thinking to flow-efficiency thinking.

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Leadership Tip 12: Focus on Effectiveness, Not Efficiency

Johanna Rothman

Many of us focus on how efficient we can be. An Example of Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness. We're focused so much on efficiency, that we haven't decided what not to do. Efficiency focuses on reducing the cost or time of the work—doing things right. Only your team can see its efficiencies for your context.

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Agile Transformation: See Your System and Culture, Part 3

Johanna Rothman

If you read my scaling agile series , you can see that becoming an agile organization requires seeing your organization as a system with a culture. If you don’t also address the cultural problems of rewards, you won’t continue with your agile transformation. How can you see your system and your culture?

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5 Levers for Creating a Culture of Accountability

Organizational Talent Consulting

When lacking, company performance and culture suffer. An organizational culture of accountability is architected. Here are five psychological levers for creating workplace accountability and making it a part of your company culture. In a toxic culture without accountability, employees ignore, deny, blame and play the victim.

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The Secret of a Thriving Company Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

Thriving company cultures are possible. They just require an actionable understanding of company culture and the ability of leaders to transform values into actions. Here is how you can set your company up with thriving culture. Why a positive company culture makes a big difference. Organizational culture is complex.

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AI-Powered Clean Tech: Transforming Business Operations

Tom Spencer

By harnessing the potential of AI, companies can optimize the integration and management of clean technologies , leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability. Consulting firms can help by identifying relevant data sources, implementing data collection systems, and establishing data governance practices.

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New Business Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

Operational Efficiency and Systems Setup: Establishing efficient operational systems is crucial for smooth business functioning. Consultants help entrepreneurs set up scalable systems, implement technology solutions, and optimize processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.